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Alianza Lima Fires Néstor Gorosito After Playoff Collapse, Signals 2026 Overhaul

Club owners opened a top-to-bottom review after the penalty exit dropped Alianza to Peru 4, forcing a Libertadores start in Phase 1.

Overview

  • Alianza Lima issued an official communiqué ending Gorosito’s contract and said it will activate the rescission clause.
  • Sporting Cristal erased a 3–1 deficit in La Victoria to draw 3–3 and win on penalties, costing Alianza a direct Libertadores group berth.
  • Fondo Blanquiazul president Jorge Zúñiga said all areas will be evaluated with important decisions to follow within hours.
  • Reports indicate Guillermo Enrique, Ricardo Lagos and Ángelo Campos were told they will not continue in 2026, and Hernán Barcos is leaving after five seasons.
  • Tense scenes followed the loss as Paolo Guerrero argued with a fan during the shootout and Sergio Peña apologized publicly for missing the first penalty.